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George Wickson admitted that he held a knife to a man's throat and then violated his bail conditions by showing up at his chief's funeral in full uniform, even though he was suspended from the force.

Wickson's police certification was suspended after he was indicted, so authorities said showing up in uniform with a loaded pistol amounted to impersonating an officer.

Tuesday's hearing was originally planned to discuss whether to revoke Wickson's bail. Instead, Wickson agreed to a plea deal, admitting to two misdemeanors.

The latest charge stemmed from former Plaistow Chief Stephen Savage's July 15 funeral. Prosecutors said Wickson wore his full uniform to the funeral and even got a lieutenant to give him his service weapon.

"It appears the defendant's bail conditions were unknown or weren't in the forefront of anybody's minds at the time," said Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney Rose-Marie Balboni.

Wickson had been out on bail after being charged with criminal threatening for putting a knife up to a man's throat. That incident took place after a wedding. According to court paperwork, Wickson told the man, "Shut up or I will slice you."

Wickson now faces nine days in jail, as well as a suspended 12-month sentence. He will also live with another penalty for the rest of his life.

"(It's required) that you surrender your New Hampshire police officer certificate and agree not to seek employment as a law enforcement officer at any point from the time of sentencing forward," said Judge Marguerite Wageling.

Wickson was freed on bail, pending his sentencing next month. He has also been ordered to stay away from anyone involved in the incident after the wedding, and he has to take an anger management class.